Zack Khan shares advice on how Samson Dauda can achieve deeper separation in his back and crack the top 3 at Mr. Olympia.
Zack Khan advises Samson Dauda to focus on refining his physique to improve his chances at Mr. Olympia
Written By Tahir Malik
Samson Dauda made history by winning the 2023 Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio, in a dominant fashion. In an interview with Muscular Development, Zack ‘King’ Khan, a veteran bodybuilder, shared his thoughts on what Dauda needs to do to break into the top three at Mr. Olympia competitions.
Samson Dauda has been gaining momentum for his impressive muscle size, shape, and overall balance over the past year. Since 2018, the IFBB Pro League Men’s Open competitor has been working his way up through regional and national events. He has consistently delivered strong performances, including runner-up finishes at the 2021 Arnold Classic UK and 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro, making him one of the most promising bodybuilders from the UK.
Dauda hit his stride last season with fourth-place finishes at back-to-back events: the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival and the 2022 Boston Pro. He earned an invitation to participate in the Mr. Olympia competition, widely regarded as the most prestigious fitness showcase in the world. Against one of the most competitive and exciting lineups in recent history, he made his debut at the 2022 Mr. Olympia last December and delivered an impressive sixth-place finish, living up to the hype.
In a recent YouTube video, bodybuilding veteran Zack Khan shared his insights on what Samson Dauda needs to do to improve his chances of cracking the top three placings at the Mr. Olympia contest. Khan advised Dauda to add size to certain areas while continuing to compete, stating that he needs a bit more shoulder cap and deeper separation in his back for a more 3D look.
Khan also noted that Dauda doesn’t need a bigger back, but rather deeper separation, as it will make his back look bigger and more defined. According to Khan, Dauda’s skin is getting thinner with every competition, which helps to bring out the detail in his back. Khan advised Dauda to focus on fine-tuning his physique instead of worrying about his weight, as he is already at a fine line.
Former Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout praised Dauda for winning the Arnold Classic title. However, Bannout disagreed with the perfect score Dauda received from the judges. He believes Dauda still has room to grow in terms of muscle quality, which will likely come with time.
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Samson Dauda, a bodybuilder from the UK, has gained significant momentum in the sport, including a recent win at the 2023 Arnold Classic. In a recent interview, bodybuilding veteran Zack Khan shared his advice on how Dauda can improve and potentially crack the top three at the Mr. Olympia competition. Khan recommended that Dauda focus on adding more shoulder cap and deeper separation in his back to create a more 3D look. Meanwhile, former Mr. Olympia Samir Bannout praised Dauda’s Arnold Classic win but suggested that he still has room to grow in terms of muscle quality.
